McCook County, County in South Dakota, United States.
McCook County encompasses 577 square miles of rolling hills and agricultural land, with Salem serving as its administrative center and main population hub.
The county was established in January 1873 and received its name from Edwin Stanton McCook, a former governor of Dakota Territory and Civil War general.
The population of 5,682 residents maintains strong agricultural traditions through local fairs, community gatherings, and seasonal farming activities throughout the calendar year.
Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 81 provide direct access to the county, while the McCook County Courthouse at 130 West Essex Avenue handles administrative services.
The county's terrain reaches its maximum elevation of 1,798 feet near the northeast corner, featuring a landscape of cultivated fields and natural drainage systems.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1873
Capital city: Salem
Website: http://www.mccookcountysd.com
Shares border with: Lake County, Minnehaha County, Turner County, Hutchinson County, Hanson County, Miner County
Website: http://mccookcountysd.com
GPS coordinates: 43.67000,-97.36000
Latest update: April 16, 2025 15:30
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